Need help on Hawthorne ID

[menzorro]

Anybody know anything about this Montgomery Ward Hawthorne bike ?

 

[Nickinator]

looks like a early 26 inch bike maybe 35-36? ether that or the rims are wrong and its way earlier

Wiki Nick.

 

[menzorro]

I had thought that it may have been a 28" that was switched to later 26" (30's-40's) because of the extreme fender clearance. Thanks for your input.

 

[Nickinator]

the fenders curve perfectly with 26 inch tires and the chain guard started in 35 with silver-kings and such. pretty sure its the very early version of the first 26 inch for wards.

wiki Nick.

I had thought that it may have been a 28" that was switched to later 26" (30's-40's) because of the extreme fender clearance. Thanks for your input.

 

[menzorro]

Thanks for the info. The serial number is 0886 if that helps any.

 

[2jakes]

The rims are vintage 26'' but not original for that Hawthorne. Also note that on the front
by the head badge is the bracket to hold the front rods. I bought an early Columbia
with the same pattern. Meaning that the previous owner had installed 26 " rims . I'm not
sure if the original tires & rims were the 28 ". The handle bars were the straight cross-
brace type. It is a nice bike. Hope you find the parts! Here's another view but I believe
you know where this came from ! :lol:

(from the Sprocket Guide)... [email protected]

Front rods by the head tube badge area down to the sprocket. No springs.
With cross-braced straight handlebars. No chain guard. The Deluxe would have a tank.

On your Hawthorne, the Delta light on rear fender is add-on from later years.
Rear kickstand would hook-up to the rear fender. Rack is missing.